WENGER PRAISE: Alex Song says he's keen to return to England in the future [GETTY]

The 26-year-old has admitted that he still holds strong ties to Arsenal after opting to leave the club after seven years for Barcelona in 2012.

Song's current contract at the Nou Camp runs out in June 2017, and claims he'll move back to England if he decides leaves Barca.

"If I leave Barcelona, it will be to return to the Premier League," he said.

"I will return to England one day, that's for sure."

Song also hailed his old Gunners boss Wenger and admitted he only turned down the chance to renew his contract with the north London outfit because he'd regret missing out on a move to the Spanish champs.

HAPPY TIME: Song heaped praise on old boss Arsene Wenger [GETTY]

“Barcelona are the best side in the world”

Alex Song

"He (Wenger) was like a father to me," he said. "He spoke a lot with me when I arrived to Arsenal.

"I wanted to renew my contract with Arsenal but in that case I would have regretted not joining Barcelona.